Hitch requirements

Buzz · 10-26-2009, 01:34 PM

I have a 2006 Prius IV that I have driven > 85K. I have ordered a 2010 Prius V, which should arrive within the next couple of weeks.

My problem: I have a two inch hitch receiver that I mounted (no drilling needed) to the frame of my existing Prius. I use this for my bike rack and also for a small hitch hauler (NO TRAILER). I have removed the hitch from my existing vehicle with the intention of installing it on the new vehicle. QUESTION: Will the holes match up on the 2010 or will I need to purchase a new hitch?

Thank you.

Montex · 10-31-2009, 02:17 PM

What brand of 2-inch hitch do you have?

blueumbrella · 11-01-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz

QUESTION: Will the holes match up on the 2010 or will I need to purchase a new hitch? Thank you.

Based on my limited experience, I do not believe you will be able to transfer a hitch from 2009 to 2010.

alohabailey · 11-01-2009, 08:46 PM

I'd love to find out which hitch you need to buy for your 2010. I think it's an ingenious way of keeping people off your bumper!!!!!!!!!!!!

blueumbrella · 11-02-2009, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alohabailey

I'd love to find out which hitch you need to buy for your 2010. I think it's an ingenious way of keeping people off your bumper!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is a link for the 2010 Curtis hitch: 2010 Prius Receiver Hitch and Bike Rack, Prius Hybrid Exterior Accessories: JuicedHybrid.com

Buzz · 11-02-2009, 11:48 AM

Thanks to those who responded. I picked up my 2010 Prius last Friday and I have ordered a new 2 inch hitch, since the one on my old 2006 Prius does not have matching "no drill" holes.

For those interested in getting a 2010 compatible hitch for their bike rack or for a hitch hauler, I found mine at suspensionconnection.com. If anyone is interested in my old hitch, let me know. I purchased it in Feb. 07, from Coastal Electronic Technologies, Inc. Their web site does not list a 2010 version.

10-26-2009, 01:34 PM	#1
Buzz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken, South Carolina Posts: 3 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Hitch requirements I have a 2006 Prius IV that I have driven > 85K. I have ordered a 2010 Prius V, which should arrive within the next couple of weeks. My problem: I have a two inch hitch receiver that I mounted (no drilling needed) to the frame of my existing Prius. I use this for my bike rack and also for a small hitch hauler (NO TRAILER). I have removed the hitch from my existing vehicle with the intention of installing it on the new vehicle. QUESTION: Will the holes match up on the 2010 or will I need to purchase a new hitch? Thank you.

10-31-2009, 02:17 PM	#2
Montex Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Hitch requirements What brand of 2-inch hitch do you have?

11-01-2009, 08:46 PM	#4
alohabailey Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NY, NY Posts: 68 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 59 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Hitch requirements I'd love to find out which hitch you need to buy for your 2010. I think it's an ingenious way of keeping people off your bumper!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-02-2009, 11:48 AM	#6
Buzz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken, South Carolina Posts: 3 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Hitch requirements Thanks to those who responded. I picked up my 2010 Prius last Friday and I have ordered a new 2 inch hitch, since the one on my old 2006 Prius does not have matching "no drill" holes. For those interested in getting a 2010 compatible hitch for their bike rack or for a hitch hauler, I found mine at suspensionconnection.com. If anyone is interested in my old hitch, let me know. I purchased it in Feb. 07, from Coastal Electronic Technologies, Inc. Their web site does not list a 2010 version.

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